EE/ ECE Internship (Sensor R&D Assistant)

Intern Position in BOURNS Industrial Division, CoE

Auburn Hills, MI

Summary of EE/ECE Intern Position

Assistant in research, proof-of-concept (PoC), design, develop, FEA/ data analysis, prototype, and evaluation of sensor assemblies. 

Essential Assignments and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1.           Assistant in FEA and analytical analysis using computer-based tools;

·         to setup model and simulation for (electro) magnetic fields and electric fields using ANSYS, COMSOL.

·        to setup model and simulation for electronic circuit response of prototype concepts using Multisim, Altium, and Proteus.

·        To setup model and simulation for running analytical/ data analysis.

2.           Assistant in searching parts for specified sensing technology and electronics, collecting related specs, and cost information.

3.           Assistant in quick prototyping and demonstration of the proof-of-concept for a newly designed sensor or modified/ upgraded one. 

4.           Test and debug of sensor device including complex electronic circuits.

5.           Develop and implement software for microcontroller to run algorithm, signal processing, and functions for smart sensors.

6.           Programing Labview, C and assembly language.

Education and/or Experience

Ideal candidate should be a current student in a Master or PhD program in the field of Electrical/ Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, MEMS, Physics, or Computer Science with 0-2 years related experience, specially in system simulation and modeling.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to understand and perform advanced mathematical calculations or computation using PTC Mathcad or Mathematica, and Matlab.